Automation Technician

Automation Technician
Food Manufacturing | 2nd or 3rd Shift

Join a well-established, values-driven food manufacturer with a legacy spanning over a century. This company produces shelf-stable foods for retail and foodservice markets nationwide and offers a stable, team-oriented environment with strong benefits.

Position Summary
The Automation Technician supports and advances automated systems throughout the manufacturing facility, handling installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and enhancement of electrical and control systems with an emphasis on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Education & Experience

• Associate degree in Electrical Technology or related field strongly preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience in automation, instrumentation, or controls within food manufacturing or an industrial setting
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience considered

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, robotics, servos, sensors, and related electrical/electronic systems
• Lead or support design, programming, and installation of control systems (Allen-Bradley or equivalent platforms)
• Recommend new automation solutions to improve plant efficiency
• Support continuous improvement projects and plant-wide modernization
• Assist with capital projects alongside the Engineering leadership team
• Maintain accurate documentation, including schematics and software logs
• Ensure food safety compliance across all activities

Skills & Competencies

• Proficient in PLC programming and troubleshooting, especially Allen-Bradley
• Working knowledge of HMIs, robotics, VFDs, and servo systems
• Able to read/modify electrical schematics and automation documentation
• Strong ladder logic, control narrative, and systems integration skills
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Excel, Word, and Project
• Strong communicator, detail-oriented, comfortable in a fast-paced production environment
• Must be OSHA tested/certified

Physical Requirements
Ability to lift/carry up to 30 lbs; frequent standing, walking, twisting; occasional climbing (stairs/ladders), kneeling, and reaching overhead; manual dexterity for grasping and fine manipulation.

Schedule
Typically Monday–Friday, following the shift schedule (seasonal Saturday/12-hour shifts may apply).

• 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
• 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM
  (30-minute unpaid lunch)

Compensation & Perks

• Up to $37/hour base
• Shift differential: +$1.00/hr (2nd/3rd shift)
• Attendance bonus: +$0.50/hr
• 1st Pass Quality bonus: +$0.50/hr

Benefits
401(k) with match, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, FSA, EAP, PTO, employee discount program, referral bonuses, on-site nurse, and corporate chaplain support.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.